Tooth Wear and Fracture Problems Caused by Severe Teeth Grinding: Why Crown Treatment for Attrition Is Needed at Munjeong Station Dental Clinic

Have you ever heard the sound of someone grinding their teeth at night?

Teeth grinding is an unconscious behavior that happens during sleep,

so it is often the people around the person, rather than the person themselves, who suffer from it.

At Munjeong Station Dental Clinic, it seems there were more cases where patients came in after being encouraged by family members to get examined.

Nighttime teeth grinding is actually an important issue that affects the health of the teeth and jaw joints.

One of the problems that can occur in the teeth is attrition.

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What is tooth attrition?

It refers to the wearing down of the chewing surface of the teeth.

Just like shoe soles become worn and thin after long use,

the tooth surface is gradually worn away and damaged.

Tooth attrition features

Attrition usually appears more severely in the molar area.

The uneven enamel surface of the molars, which play a role in crushing food,

becomes flattened through wear,

and as shown in the area marked at Munjeong Station Dental Clinic,

you can see the inner dentin showing through.

As the tooth gets closer to dentin, which is sensitive to external stimuli,

you may feel sensitivity to cold foods or air.

A normal tooth has uneven cusps on the chewing surface,

which help break down food well,

but

as attrition progresses, this structure is lost,

becoming a flat, smooth surface and causing an uneven bite.

A generally flattened appearance

This can reduce chewing ability and also place strain on the jaw joint.

There can also be changes in facial appearance,

as the height of the lower face decreases in proportion to the shortened tooth height.

As a result, wrinkles may form around the mouth

and it can give a more aged appearance.

Above all, when attrition has progressed severely,

the tooth structure gradually weakens,

and as shown in the areas marked at Munjeong Station Dental Clinic,

the risk of cracks or fractures becomes higher.

Just as a metal part that is continuously subjected to friction becomes rough on the surface

and eventually develops cracks,

the teeth also suffer structural damage when they are under constant pressure.

Pulpitis can also occur due to traumatic occlusion, called TFO.

Pulpitis is a condition in which the pulp tissue, where the nerves and blood vessels inside the tooth are located,

becomes inflamed and is accompanied by severe pain.

It is important to systematically diagnose these complex problems.

It is necessary not only to treat the worn teeth themselves,

but also to manage the underlying cause, teeth grinding, at the same time.

In cases where a tooth has fractured due to severe attrition,

a detailed examination is performed to check whether there is any problem with the nerve,

and if there is no problem,

crown treatment is performed without root canal treatment to restore the shape and function of the tooth.

Likewise, a wisdom tooth that has fractured due to severe attrition

is located at the back, so it is difficult to manage.

The actual oral hygiene environment was not very good,

so considering this and the long-term prognosis,

rather than performing the same crown treatment,

it can sometimes be more beneficial for oral health to remove both upper and lower wisdom teeth.

Treatment plans are established and carried out while considering the complex issues explained at Munjeong Station Dental Clinic.

In fact, dental treatment is important, but

to prevent further wear,

the underlying cause,

teeth grinding, must be treated.

For those who have sleep teeth grinding or clenching symptoms,

it can continue to cause long-term and chronic problems in the jaw joints, jaw muscles, and teeth,

so treatment should be seriously considered.

Teeth grinding is not simply a habit,

but a complex issue that affects the entire oral and maxillofacial system.

Treatment methods for sleep teeth grinding or clenching include Botox injections or

wearing a device like a mouthguard while sleeping.

Botox injections help reduce the intensity of teeth grinding by relieving excessive contraction of the jaw muscles,

and a teeth grinding appliance is worn during sleep to protect the teeth.

Through this, the excessive force generated during teeth grinding can be reduced.

For more detailed information about treatment methods for sleep teeth grinding,

we will cover it in depth next time at Munjeong Station Dental Clinic^^

From today’s content, we can see that teeth grinding has a major impact on the teeth as well.

If you hear the sound of teeth grinding at night,

don’t think of it as just a simple habit,

and we recommend getting an accurate dental examination and diagnosis from a specialist.

Although I will explain this in more detail next time,

teeth grinding is closely related to stress, so lifestyle improvements should also be considered.

With proper stress management and professional treatment,

you can maintain healthy teeth for a long time.

Let’s protect your precious teeth through a comprehensive approach!

This was Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic in Munjeong Station.

Thank you.

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